A vehicle transit permit is a document that authorizes an
individual to operate a vehicle on a public highway of this
state solely for the purpose of obtaining necessary
documentation to complete an application for a Washington
certificate of ownership or registration. ((It does not allow
unrestricted use of the vehicle.)) Use of the vehicle is
restricted to the reason(s) indicated on the permit.

(2) How may a vehicle transit permit be used?

A vehicle transit permit may be used to obtain:

(a) A Washington state patrol inspection;

(b) A scale weight slip;

(c) An emission test; or

(d) Any other purpose that the department deems
necessary.

(3) Where do I obtain a vehicle transit permit?

You may obtain a vehicle transit permit from:

(a) Washington vehicle licensing offices; or

(b) Washington drivers services-licensing services
offices((; or

(c) Washington state patrol. (Only at weigh scales and
for one day only)).(()))

(4) How long is the vehicle transit permit valid?

The permit is valid only for ((a maximum of two days))
the days shown on the permit and may not exceed two days. The
two days do not need to be consecutive.

(5) What information is required to issue the vehicle
transit permit?

(a) Description of the vehicle for which the permit is
issued, which may include make, model, model year, and vehicle
identification number;

(b) Name and address of person obtaining the permit;

(c) Specific purpose for which the permit is issued;

(d) The date or dates on which the permit is valid, for a
maximum of two days;

(e) Applicant's signature; and

(f) Signature of vehicle licensing agent or issuing
authority.

(6) How much does a vehicle transit permit cost?

There is no fee for the vehicle transit permit, however
vehicle-licensing subagents ((may)) charge a service fee.

WAC 308-56A-150
Certificate of vehicle inspection.
(1)
When is a certificate of vehicle inspection required? A
certificate of vehicle inspection, completed by the Washington
state patrol or other authorized inspector, must accompany the
application for certificate of ownership and include the
applicable statutory inspection fee whenever the applicant's
vehicle is:

(a) Reported destroyed since the last certificate of
ownership was issued;

(b) A homemade, assembled, or rebuilt vehicle not
previously titled as such;

(c) One whose identification number needs verification as
requested by the department, county auditor, or authorized
agent;

(d) ((One with a structural change in, or modification
of, body or frame changing the class designation or body type
currently shown on the record;

(e))) A kit vehicle not previously titled as such (if no
vehicle identification number (VIN) previously assigned);

(((i))) (h) One which the Washington crime information
center (WACIC) or National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
indicates may be stolen; or

(((j))) (i) One for which the WACIC/NCIC has failed to
respond to the stolen vehicle search required by chapter 46.12 RCW.

(2) Is there a fee charged for a ((Washington state
patrol)) VIN inspection? Yes, the amount of the fee is
established in RCW 46.12.040. The fee is not due when:

(a) The out-of-state fee authorized by chapter 46.12 RCW
has been collected on the same application; or

(b) The Washington state patrol or department of
licensing has determined that the fee is not due.

(3) Who is authorized to perform a vehicle inspection?
Vehicle inspections may be performed by:

(a) The Washington state patrol;

(b) Other entities or individuals designated by the
director if the vehicle is located in a foreign state or
country and the requirement for inspection by the Washington
state patrol will cause undue hardship.

(4) How long is a vehicle certificate of inspection
valid? The vehicle certificate of inspection is valid for the
following periods of time after the inspection date:

(vi))) With no Washington record or no manufacture
certificate/statement of origin((/manufacture certificate of
origin)) (MCO/MSO).

(v) Referred for inspection for any reason not listed.

(b) ((One year for vehicles required to be inspected
under subsection (1)(a) through (j) of this section and held
for sale by a licensed dealer.)) Three hundred sixty-five days
for a vehicle held in inventory for resale by a licensed
dealer.

WAC 308-56A-450
Glider kits.
(1) What is a glider kit?
A glider kit consists of a new cab, chassis, front axle,
fenders and air-hose equipment designed for assembly with an
existing truck or truck-tractor's rear axle(s), and power
train.

(2) How are glider kits described on a certificate of
ownership? The following identifiers will be shown on the
certificate of ownership:

(a) The model year of the vehicle as designated by the
kit manufacturer or the Washington state patrol;

(b) The make of the vehicle will be the make of the kit;

(c) The series and body type will include the initials
GL;

(d) The identification number of the vehicle as
determined by an authorized vehicle identification inspector.

(3) What documents ((shall)) must be submitted with an
application for certification of ownership for glider kits?
The application for certificate of ownership ((shall)) must be
accompanied by the following documents:

(a) The previously issued certificate of ownership,
bill(s) of sale or manufacturer's certificate/statement of
origin (MCO/MSO);

(b) The previously issued gross weight license when
applying for credit against the registration fee, if
applicable;

(c) A certificate of inspection by an authorized ((member
of the Washington state patrol or other personnel authorized
by the director)) inspector verifying the vehicle
identification number and of component parts not included in
the glider kit MCO/MSO;

(d) A certified weight slip showing the new scale weight
of the vehicle;